Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2020

Linda Gayle Layman, 63, of Montague, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her home. She was born January 24, 1957, in Muskegon, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Ferrier) Kitchen.

Linda enjoyed being outdoors, talking with people, cooking, and jewelry. She loved to spend time with her family and dogs.

Linda is survived by:...

Nov 14, 2020

Jesse Gray Lathers, 57, of Grand Rapids, passed away November 14, 2020, while staying with his family in Mears. Jesse was born in Grand Rapids, MI, and resided in various cities in Florida and Michigan.

Jesse was a graduate of West Ottawa High School. He went on to graduate Cum Laude from Western Michigan University, earning a...

Nov 14, 2020

Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020, at his home.  He is now reunited with his wife, Dianna, grandson, Collin Hansen, brother, Gary Tubbs, and sister, Ruthann Corliss.

Fred leaves behind his daughter, Tamara (Goeff) Hansen; son, Tim (Susie) Tubbs; grandchildren, Blake (Falon) Hansen, Hunter Tubbs, Michael Tubbs, David (Hannah) Tubbs, Jacob...

Nov 13, 2020

James Richard Huizing, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born July 13, 1951, in Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald James and Frieda Ruth (Smith) Huizing.

James was a graduate of Kentwood High School. He proudly served his county in the US Army; however, he suffered from exposure to Agent Orange.

Nov 13, 2020

Indiana Solomon Shalifoe Wallace, darling infant son of Nicholas Robert Wallace and Catherine Anne Shalifoe-Wallace, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 1, due to Alpers syndrome, a mitochondrial disease.

Indiana was born November 11, 2019, in Muskegon. He was a happy baby that always had a big smile on his face. Indiana was...

Nov 13, 2020

Edna DeMorrow 1923-2020

Edna Strunk was born May 13, 1923 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She married Harold DeMorrow and together they raised three sons, Jim, John and Dave. Mom passed away from complications of Covid-19 on November 13, 2020. Surviving are two sons, Dave (Mary Jo) of Ludington and John (Rena...

Nov 11, 2020

Amy Louise Stanley, 51, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. She was born September 22, 1969, in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Sadler.

Amy enjoyed crafting, cracking jokes, collecting butterfly knick knacks, and baking. She also had a sweet tooth and enjoyed various indulgences, such...

Nov 11, 2020

Henrietta Marion Fatseas, 97, of Mears, passed away November 11, 2020, at her home in Silver Lake. She was born October 31, 1923, in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of George and Claudia (Robinson) Smith.

On June 2, 1943, Hennie was married to George Fatseas in Atlantic City. They moved to Silver Lake around 1950 and built their...

Nov 11, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Edward Larson Sr., 74, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at home.  He was born January 14, 1946, in Pontiac, the son of Walter and Katie (Sealey) Larson.

Tom served 7 years active duty in the US ARMY, and then served 20 more years in the Michigan National Guard as a Federal Technician.  Tom...

Nov 11, 2020

Pastor Ronald Dale Rickard, 78, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  He was born May 26, 1942, in Battle Creek, the son of Willis and Dorothy (Wood) Rickard.

In the course of his young adult life, Ron obtained degrees in education at Wayne State University and Michigan...

Nov 10, 2020

David Garcia, 66, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at home.  He was born July 11, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, the son of Robert and Dominga (Camarrago) Garcia.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of...

Nov 9, 2020

White Lake area landmark Ruth Elizabeth Pitkin died Monday, November 9, 2020. Ruth lived a very full life for 96 years. Born March 18, 1924, in Grand Rapids to David and Mary Runnells, Ruth had a brother, David, and two sisters, Charlotte and Dorothy. Her father was a newspaper man working for the Grand Rapids Press as a Farm...

Nov 8, 2020

Lynda Maureen Ellis, 73, of Ludington, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at home.  She was born September 18, 1947, in Flint.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Nov 6, 2020

Mary Lou Sandberg, 75, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born August 25, 1945, in Muskegon, the daughter of Gerrit and Cornelia (Zuidema) Vanderwest.

Mary retired from the US Postal Service where she was employed as a clerk for over 10 years. Prior to the Postal...

Nov 6, 2020

Creta Mae Kidder Vartti passed away peacefully at Hawthorn Cottage on November 6, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Paris, Michigan to Harry and Nellie (Lynn) Kidder. Creta graduated from the Paris Grade School in 1940, attended Big Rapids High School for three years. She moved to Grand Rapids where she worked in a war plant...

Nov 5, 2020

Lorena M. Schmiedeknecht, 97, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Mears, the daughter of Lars and Selma (Thorson) Pearson.

Lorena grew up farming, having picked asparagus and drove the picker for 21 years. She was also crowned Mrs. Asparagus Queen in 1993. Lorena was...

Nov 4, 2020

Patrick "Rick" Aerts, 58, of Hart, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born May 21, 1962, in Hart, the son of Clancy and Rita (Wenner) Aerts.

Rick was a graduate of Hart High School and Ferris State University. His biggest enjoyment was playing trombone in the Scottville Clown Band and being...

Oct 29, 2020

Marianne Barbara Vanas, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at SKLD Whitehall.   She was born November 30, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Sr. and Anna Belle (Boyer) Vanas.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be in McCumber Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in...

Oct 26, 2020

Mark Allen Berg, 58, of Holton, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1962, in Ludington, the son of Roger Clifford and Donna Lee (Robbins) Berg. He was a graduate of Montague High School, class of 1980.

Mark had a love for nature. He was an avid...

Oct 25, 2020

Barbara Ann Person, 79, of Dalton Township, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at home.  She was born May 18, 1940, in Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Robert and Esther Crouch.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in...